Test Frameworks and Automation Architect

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions. “Rethink Everything” is our philosophy – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.We are seeking a skilled Test Frameworks and Automation Architect to join our technical architecture team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with test frameworks, combined with exceptional interpersonal and coaching abilities. This role involves not only the technical implementation and management of testing frameworks but also guiding and mentoring development teams to effectively adopt and utilize these tools.In your role, you will be instrumental in bringing our automated testing capabilities to a new level. Your technical environment will be modern and innovative, from application frameworks (SpringBoot, Quarkus) to infrastructure (OpenShift, Kafka), including AI-related R&D around many aspects of our technical landscape.YOUR ROLE​Technical Expertise:Select, design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworksCollaborate with other technical teams to integrate testing frameworks into the CI/CD pipelinesContribute to the architecture discussions to bring our solutions to a high level of testabilityTroubleshoot and resolve issues related to test automation and framework utilizationCoaching and Mentoring:Provide hands-on coaching to development teams, promoting best practices in test automationConduct training sessions and workshops on the use of test frameworksCreate comprehensive documentation and tutorials to aid in team education and framework adoptionCollaborate closely with the governance team to provide the best possible tools for the testing strategyFoster a culture of continuous improvement within the organizationCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members to align on goals and deliverablesWork closely with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to understand testing needs and requirementsYOUR PROFILEBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related fieldProven experience with test frameworks, like Cucumber, Gatling, Karate, JMeter and LitmusStrong understanding of test automation, software development lifecycle, and Agile methodologiesFamiliarity with CI/CD tools and processesFamiliarity with testing tools like Tosca, qTest or similar solutionsExperience in a similar coaching or mentoring roleExperience in development in Java language (Spring, Quarkus and/or Javascript/Typescript)Knowledge of other testing frameworks and tools is a plusCertification in software testing or related fields is a plusExperience with cloud environments and services is a plusExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailsExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to coach and mentor teams, driving the adoption of best practices in test automationAbility to work in teams, with a high level of autonomyFluent in English and French (both speaking and Writing)Resident in Switzerland or willingness to relocateOur Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication.As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maison’s DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy.It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.